On Thu, Apr 19, 2001 at 01:58:36PM +0100, Rev Simon Rumble uttered:
> Are there any test programs/scripts/whatever to go through a range of
> possible modes automatically with user feedback when it finds one that
> works? Is this the right approach to finding one that works? Is this
> safe or could it fry the LCD?
>
Is it safe??
Is driving up the wrong lane on the Princes Highway?
Unless you happen to like sizzling LCD displays, of course.
But, I digress.
> Alternatively, is there some way to get ALL the information needed for
> X about the video modes Windows is using?
>
The DirectX testing app thingie should help out, but the drivers for the monitor (yes,
Windows has different monitor drivers) could be doing evil things so that the image
looks crisp.
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